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November 12, 2013
NCR Today: World scrambles to help Philippines; NCR covers the bishops' meeting; imagine that the pope is coming to dinner.
by Joshua J. McElwee
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Baltimore — November 11, 2013
Three days after a new study suggested a majority of Catholics think a new series of liturgical translations should not go forward, the bishops are debating whether to approve them.
This story appears in the Fall bishops' meeting 2013 feature series. View the full series.
by Joshua J. McElwee
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Baltimore — November 11, 2013
As the U.S. bishops start their annual meeting, they face a number of tough choices, including with whom to eat. A Catholic Worker hopes they choose his alternative dinner Tuesday.
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November 11, 2013
NCR Today: Typhoon-torn Philippines; US bishops open their meeting in Baltimore; news from Australia; Pittsburgh, Pa.; Minnesota; Rockford, Ill.; and Virginia Beach, Va.
A version of this story appeared in the Nov 22-Dec 5, 2013 print issue under the headline: Fugee out as priest in prosecutor agreement.
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November 8, 2013
Local prosecutors allege the archdiocese "did not nor would ever obtain" themselves Fr. Michael Fugee's removal from the priesthood.
This story appears in the Synod on the Family feature series. View the full series.
November 8, 2013
We've received many requests for a link to the Vatican's questionnaire on church teachings on contraception, same-sex marriage and divorce. So here it is!
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November 8, 2013
Those who advocate for a church of peace and nonviolence are boycotting this weekend's special collection for the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services.
by John L. Allen Jr.
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November 8, 2013
All Things Catholic: A Synod of Bishops, of all things, has emerged as a sexy news story this week. That's proof of how Pope Francis has captured global interest.
by Joshua J. McElwee
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November 8, 2013
NCR Today: Belgium's bishops on Friday posted the Vatican's questionnaire for the synod on the family online and are asking Catholics to submit answers by mid-December.
This story appears in the Fall bishops' meeting 2013 feature series. View the full series.
A version of this story appeared in the Nov 8-21, 2013 print issue under the headline: Put concrete realities on US bishops' agenda.
November 8, 2013
We say: Anyone looking at the published agenda of the meeting of the USCCB would say that an efficient, business-like organization could deal with that in half a day.